M.A. in Biblical Studies

Biblical Training for Kingdom Service

You will gain the academic skills necessary for advanced study and service in the church and society through formation in three interrelated areas: biblical and theological knowledge; academic skills and critical reflection; and Christian life and service. Our graduate programs are committed to stimulating learning that bears fruit in lives of faithful thinking and witness for Christ and His kingdom.

A Charitable Approach

You will discuss key positions within the evangelical global church in a community that values charitable conversation. Together you and your peers will wrestle through the hard questions of faith with faculty willing to walk alongside you to find answers in evangelical theology and exegesis.

Study the Bible in Your Language

You will study Scripture in English, rather than in Greek and Hebrew. You will be equipped to use the best English-language Biblical studies tools and resources available.

At the Wheaton College Graduate School, we offer a number of programs in our School of Biblical and Theological Studies, so you can find the right fit for you:

• The M.A. in Theology concentrates on the historical and systematic development of theological ideas and doctrines in the context of particular historical or doctrinal systems.
• The M.A. in History of Christianity focuses on both the historiography and the history of the Christian church and on the social, political, and economic contexts in which Christianity has developed over time.
• The M.A. in Biblical Studies prepares students to study and interpret the Bible for the purposes of practical ministry and the enrichment of contemporary Christian life.
• The M.A. in Biblical Exegesis equips students to study and interpret the Bible with a rigorous, academic knowledge of biblical languages, hermeneutics, and literary and historical backgrounds.
• The M.A. in Old Testament Archaeology investigates the world of the Bible through the recovery and study of ancient sources in order to better understand Scripture.
• The Ph.D. in Biblical & Theological Studies is a highly competitive, rigorous, and academic doctoral program that trains Biblical Scholars and Theologians to serve as teachers, researchers, pastors, and leaders in the church and the academy worldwide.

Our students come from all sorts of backgrounds, including music industry, veterans, lawyers, accountants, publishers, students, and current and prospective pastors. The M.A. in Biblical Studies program offers students a strong foundation of Biblical knowledge to better serve their business, organization, small group, church, or anywhere in between.

The M.A. in Biblical Studies takes a year and a half, part-time to complete. Students can start the program in any term: fall, spring, and summer.

The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies requires the completion of 36 hours, including some courses such as:

• Exploring the Old Testament (4 hours)
• Majority World Theologies (4 hours)
• Foundations for Biblical Interpretation (4 hours)

Part-Time and Flexible Learning Options Designed for Working Professionals

The M.A. in Biblical Studies allows students to learn from top Wheaton professors, gain an in-depth knowledge of the Bible and relevant theological training, all while acquiring a fully-accredited master's degree in only a year and a half of part-time study.

The program features a combination of daytime, night, intensive, and online classes. You can start the program during any term: fall, spring, or summer.

The tuition for the M.A. in Biblical Studies is $726 per credit hour.

Affording your Wheaton College Graduate School degree is possible through financial aid packages and scholarships.

Admission Requirements include:

• Application deadline: Regular deadline March 15, 2020. The M.A. in Biblical Studies program will continue to review completed Fall Semester Applications after June 15^th on a rolling basis.
• GPA 2.75 minimum
• Resume
• Three References: Academic, Pastoral (or Christian Leader), and Professional